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City Council Meeting Minutes August 4, 2020 <br />The data analysis timeline is the reason this is just being brought forward to <br />Council. As water usage for each account is metered and billed monthly after <br />the fact, the needed consumption data to assess the effects of the shutdown and <br />restriction orders lags by 45 to 60 days. The data was available in mid-June to <br />have confidence in the determination of actual impact to individual businesses <br />under the emergency orders. The analysis and policy formulation on <br />appropriate relief was conducted June and July. <br />Mr. Taggart provided how the water reduction percentage is calculated. They <br />average the monthly water usage from from March 2019 - February 2020 with <br />help from Utility Billing. Compared this average with actual water usage by <br />customer during the month of May 2020. <br />He provided the projected cost of reimbursement per month. <br />Council Member Derrick asked if any businesses were excluded from this <br />program. Mr. Taggart stated that every business that was adversely affected <br />would receive a fee reduction, but this may be on a varying basis depending on <br />water usage. Council Member Derrick inquired about the Hotel Industry and <br />how they were affected. Mr. Taggart noted that they are included. <br />Consensus from Council is to move forward with the proposed Sewer <br />surcharge fee relief. An ordinance to implement this will be on a subsequent <br />meeting. <br />CONSENT AGENDA <br />A motion was made by Council Member Gonzales, seconded by Mayor Pro <br />Tem Mihalkanin, to approve the consent agenda, with the exception of items <br />#12, 14, and 15 which were pulled and considered separately. The motion <br />carried by the following vote: <br />For: 7 - Council Member Derrick, Mayor Hughson, Mayor Pro Tem Mihalkanin, Council <br />Member Marquez, Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Rockeymoore, Council Member Baker <br />and Council Member Gonzales <br />Against: 0 <br />2. Consider approval, by motion, of the following meeting Minutes: <br />A. June 25, 2020 - Joint Meeting Minutes <br />B. June 30, 2020 - Budget Workshop Meeting Minutes <br />C. July 7, 2020 - Work Session Meeting Minutes <br />D. July 7, 2020 - Regular Meeting Minutes <br />3. Consider approval of Resolution 2020-144R, approving Change in Service No. 5 to the <br />City of San Marcos Page 4 <br />